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Comfort and sophistication combine in this classic Clayton residence designed

by Sandra Ford. A bar cabinet by Baker Design Galleries is lavished with iridescent mother-of-pearl disks.

landscaper Jim Graeler, a West County garden grows into a multilayered backyard sanctuary.

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Geometric My sophomore year of high school I clearly remember wondering why I needed to learn geometry. How could I use this knowledge of circles, triangles, quadrahedrons, cubes, parallelograms and prisms to enhance my life? Surely, if my geometry teacher had explained the relationship between geometry and its impact on all aspects of everyday life, all those theorems would have been easier to memorize! Simply put, when the geometry is cohesive, an architect's rendering is cohesive. When a home's interior design is in balance, the basics of geometry are in balance. Geometry not only covers shape and size, but also the relative position of figures and the properties of space. Put in the proper perspective, I could have wrapped my head around the subject as long as I was paying attention to my teacher that day!

You don't have to be a math whiz to recognize the many geometric shapes present in home accessories this fall (page 10). Depending on what they're paired with, geometric pieces and fabrics can look great in mid-century, modern, traditional, contemporary and industrial spaces. The upside to geometric decor is its versatility. There are no limits to the blending ability and updating it can bring to any style home.

Mid-century pieces characterized by clean, sculptural lines and geometric shapes continue to be loved by many St. Louis interior design professionals. Quite a few designers share with us their favorite mid-century pieces (page 14), while Dottie Eaton shares her secrets on Bohemian style (page 18).

From Murphy beds (page 74) to faux antlers (page 88), this issue presents you with an array of design ideas that we hope will inspire your own design aesthetic.

Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton I didn't have to go far to find geometric inspiration in this black-and-white Lillian August for Hickory White chair at KDR Designer Showrooms.

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Shape Up Think back to your elementary school days for design inspiration… squares, circles, triangles…these basic shapes are hot for homes. Even if math wasn’t your best subject, geometric designs give a room a bold statement.

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one: Orbit sculpture, available at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. two: Madera 5-light chandelier, by Elk Lighting available at Holt Lighting Depot. three: Pyramid candle, available at West Elm. four: Antique/vintage wall art, available at B. Davis. five: Star object in matte black, available at Niche.

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Mid-Century Post World War II, the design aesthetic in the United States became all about mid-century modern. Characterized by clean, sculptural lines, geometric and curvilinear shapes and natural and manmade materials, mid-century pieces are still popular today. We asked local interior designers to share their favorites.

By Melissa Mauzy

“Designed by Swedish architect Greta

Magnusson Grossman in 1948, the Grasshopper lamp has certainly stood the test of time. I love how this piece encompasses so many current trends: sleek lines, an industrial edge and mix of black and gold - very chic.”

Kimberly Kowalski, Allied ASID, Savvy Surrounding Style.

“This mid-century beauty

is one of my favorites for its striking elegance and simplicity. Its black lacquer exterior smartly outlines the faceted details on the rosewood doors. The Gate Armoire

by Dwell Studio for Precedent sideboard is easily at home in a number of rooms; gorgeous in a dining room or entry, use as a media cabinet or showcase in a bedroom as your dresser.”

Gigi Lombrano, ASID, Gigi Lombrano Interiors.

“The Eames plastic-molded dowel-leg armchair is right up

there with my top picks. I love the clean lines and its visual simplicity, with the contrast of the molded plastic off set by the organic nature of the wooden dowel legs. Also, the arms make it very comfortable to sit in, and it’s beautiful to look at.”

Dottie Eaton, Design Style and The Mod Bohemian.

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“I’m all about comfort, style and edge, and

this mid-century modern chair delivers in a striking polished stainless-steel finish against a soft, neutral leather. I love the modern frame and sleek, architectural lines of Milo Baughman's Sling Chair and Ottoman by Thayer Coggin.” Lisa Davis, Showroom Merchandising Specialist, KDR Designer Showrooms.

“ The Saarinen table by Eero Saarinen took five years of research to perfect this classic, which was first introduced in 1958. This is my all-time favorite dining table. It is available with a white or black molded cast-aluminum base, and the top is available in laminate, wood or marble. It is the most versatile tables on the market, available in six different sizes and some finishes are suitable for outdoor usage. The sculptural pedestal base was designed to eliminate the "slum of legs," meaning all the legs involved with a table and chairs together. It is one of the most revered copied iconic pieces of furniture around.” Joni Spear, Joni Spear Interior Design. “ Looks, nostalgia and versatility inspire my choice of the Eero Saarinen Tulip arm chair. It’s inviting and reminds me of my mother’s love of style. Growing up, I enjoyed many meals sitting in a knock-off version of this chair with bright, yellow vinyl seats. Mostly seen in casual settings, I love how these work well with a traditional table to create an unexpected setting. Eero Saarinen, the creative behind the chair, also gave us the St. Louis Arch!” Dana King, Next Studio Design.

“ The #3253 sofa from Sherrill Furniture Company is a favorite of mine! Its straight, clean lines are dressed up with back tufting, and the kicky little angled wood legs keep it from being too bulky. This piece is long enough and deep enough to nap on or curl your feet up on to enjoy a good book… what’s not to like!”

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“ The womb chair is a part of the 100

Masterpieces list from the Vitra Design Museum. The simple, organic lines and comfort that this chair offers makes it one of my favorite mid-century pieces. Not to mention the fabulous fabrics it is available in!”

Amy Studebaker, Amy Studebaker Design.

“The Barcelona chair, designed by Mies

Van Der Rohe, is the quintessential modern mid-century chair with its beautiful clean lines and quality craftsmanship. Even though it was designed in 1929, it still brings a modern sense to any space.”

Tamsin Mascetti, Allied ASID, Tamsin Design Group.

“I fell in love with the Eames chair and ottoman when I saw it for the first time at my uncle’s home in 1958. I loved the beautiful, curved Brazilian hardwood and black-glove soft leather.

I couldn’t wait until my uncle let me sit in it. I had never seen anything like it, and I am not surprised that it has been continually manufactured since its conception in 1956.”

Davey Mayer, Davette J Mayer, Designer LLC.

“Niche loves the Eames lounge and ottoman by Herman Miller. From their debut, the pair

has become quintessential and inform so much of what modern furniture designers strive to emulate today. It’s the hat trick of furniture – comfort, style, durability.”

Paige McClellan, Sales and Design Manager, Niche.

“Without a doubt, my favorite mid-century modern chair is the Eames lounge. It's comfortable,

beautiful, and I love that you can customize it with several wood finishes and leather colors.

This chair works remarkably well in both traditional and contemporary settings and is certainly an item that will remain stylish no matter the environment it is placed in.”

Emily Koch, JCR Design Group.

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SLHL: What is Bohemian style/design?

Dottie: The Bohemian style is an unconventional, artistic and very individual style. It’s an eclectic mix that can be very “Bohemian Chic.” Bohemian has been embraced by some free-spirited style makers such as Kate Moss, Johnny Depp, Zoey Deschanel and even Tom Ford’s fashions for Gucci were called “hippie chic.”

SLHL: Where did Bohemian design originate?

Dottie: Most people think that it originated in the 1960s and '70s by unconventional individuals who where wanting freedom of expression in their lifestyle, dress and living spaces, but it actually was going on back in the 1800s, most notably the Bloomsbury District in London. The Bohemian style also was a force in Paris, Greenwich Village, Soho and London in the 1960s, and even now.

Dottie Eaton, owner of

The Mod Bohemian and designer at Design Style, shares the secrets of Bohemian style.

SLHL: Can Bohemian work with any existing design style?

Dottie: I think doing something unexpected and maybe a little edgy or artistic can work with a lot of existing design styles and create a more visually interesting space.

SLHL: Are there any signature pieces to Bohemian design? If you were just starting out, what would be the first piece you would buy?

Dottie: A lot of people think of a Moroccan or Gypsy look as Bohemian, but, personally, if I had a client wanting the look I would create a beautiful space that was expressive and visually interesting with color, texture and interesting accent pieces. If I were just starting out, I would buy something unconventional… maybe a repurposed light fixture or accent piece. Consider adding in some decorative pillows that are rich in color or texture.

SLHL: What colors are associated with Bohemian?

Dottie: There are a lot of jewel tone colors that are highly saturated SLHL: How can I incorporate Bohemian into my existing decor?

Dottie: Add in some color. Incorporate some artistic accent pieces. along with some very vivid hues mixed with metallic.

Make your space more individual and expressive. Try to think creatively.

See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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Grant Pointer of CustomCrete converts concrete floors with stylish stains

By Samantha Hubbard Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton

Standing in a sweaty t-shirt holding a stain sprayer, Grant Pointer doesn’t embody the typical artist mold. “It’s kind of hard to find a concrete guy who has a beret, but that’s kind of what we morphed into,” says Grant. He doesn’t need the artisan garb to design the masterpieces. His typical medium isn’t a canvas, but rather, concrete. And being in the business for almost 15 years with his company, CustomCrete, has made him a master of the craft.

Before staining the concrete, Grant has to exterminate the ghosts of the concrete’s past, otherwise explained as applying a thin layer of a microtopping to ensure damage, contaminants and past tile patterns will not show through. The marks of nature are random, which is why straight lines are almost never natural. Thus, a paper-thin layer of porous, gray-based microtopping is applied, sinking into the grooves, and then covered in a finishing material to create a brand new, smooth, concrete canvas.

After the crucial first step produces a blank surface, it’s time for Grant to mix up his medium: an acetone dye. While there are many different dye choices, from water-based to acid stain, Grant prefers acetone dyes even though they are arguably the hardest to work with. “They dry faster; you get more flexibility with the coloring,” says Grant. “They are a little problematic in that if you make a mistake, they’re kind of permanent. That’s what makes a good tradesman out of a bad one. You’ve already made the mistakes and figured out how to solve them, so solve the mistake before you make it.” Grant’s mastery of the art of staining allows him to work with better, more temperamental materials.

Kneeling behind his white 4x4, the trunk filled with supplies and splattered with stains, Grant mixes up the perfect concrete stain to complement the basement he is working on. “There is no recipe to come up with this color,” says Grant. “You start with what are maybe 20 different base colors, and out of those base colors, it’s infinite the different shades you can come up with,”

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says Grant. He often uses nature as his muse, inspiring him to find a mixture of his medium that resembles stones that took thousands of years to achieve their coloring.

The mixing combined with the motion of the application makes every project a unique work of art. “You have to take special care to constantly turn your body and walk all over the place,” says Grant. “It’s real important that you stay as random as you possibly can.” Since it’s human nature to fall into a repetitious path, Grant forces himself to be somewhat scatterbrained to avoid an unnatural, man-made look.

The versatility of concrete has given Grant a tremendous amount of room to be as creative as he can. “The possibilities on it start with your imagination,” says Grant. The trend is often earth tones like deep, dark reds, browns and walnuts, making the finished project a close comparison to polished marble. Stenciling can be utilized to create unique designs on the floor and to make the floor look like tiles, from as little as 12 inches and as big as 6 foot. Almost maintenance-free, stained concrete floors can be easily cleaned with a Swiffer and remain damage-free against the elements.

While the options are limitless, stained concrete’s natural appearance and unsystematic creation process make the finished project somewhat uncontrollable. “That’s the thing that you embrace with the staining of concrete, you embrace the uniqueness,” says Grant. “Release the control and trust me, I’ve been doing this for a long time. There is a compromise that you have to accept. You’ve got a big hand in designing it, but it’s all an interpretation from your mind to my mind translating to that sprayer.” See www.stlouishomesmag.com for more information.

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Left: Gumbo. Below: Shrimp Tacos.

Fine wine and fresh ingredients pair together at Balaban’s, where culinary creations are inspired by the past but updated to the present.

Balaban’s is much more than beef Wellington and cucumber bisque, although those old favorites are very much a part of this Chesterfield restaurant with roots in the Central West End. Diners frequently ask for dishes that were on the menu at Café Balaban, which closed in 2008, Executive Chef D. Scott Phillips says.

“We get a lot of requests, and so far we’ve had remarkable luck with re-creating them.”

The Chesterfield restaurant opened in 2009. One of its owners, Steve McIntyre, is a former executive chef and one-time owner of Café Balaban. “He and I get talking, I give it a few tries, and he says, ‘you’ve nailed it.’” Phillips says. He warns, though, that technique can be as important as the recipe. An example is Balaban’s cucumber bisque, a recipe easily found on the Internet. “It’s really a lot more difficult to make than you think,” Phillips says. “It’s a two-day process for us. It’s one of those recipes that it’s not so much what’s in it, it’s how it’s done.

You could have all the recipes in the world and not be able to make it because of that.”

Phillips is a classically trained chef originally hired to head Balaban’s catering effort, which is a big part of its business, offsite and onsite, with a private room that can seat 80 or hold 120 for cocktail parties.

“Catering is definitely something we love to do, and we do a great job,” he says. A year after joining the Balaban’s team, Phillips was named executive chef.

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Executive Chef D. Scott Phillips. Right: Pasta Ligurian.

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, sourcing locally grown foods as much as possible. The menu is wide-ranging, with up-to-the minute dishes such as kale salad with candied walnuts accompanying classics such as crabmeat-topped filet Oscar. For Sunday brunch, Phillips offers everything from comfort food – think meatloaf, lasagna or fried chicken – to hand-carved beef tenderloin to made-to-order eggs benedict.

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Wine is another focus. Diners can select a bottle from Balaban’s retail shop and pay an $8 corkage fee. (Wines by the glass also are available.)

Some diners pick a bottle and match it to their meal, while others decide on the food first. “It’s a fun little setup,” Phillips says. “And the wine knowledge around here is unbelievable.

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Phillips will demonstrate these three shrimp dishes. the cooking school Menu Pasta Ligurian: This longtime favorite was on the menu at Café Balaban.

Phillips sautés shrimp and walnuts in olive oil, then tosses in sun-dried tomatoes, fresh pasta and red pepper flakes. “We throw cubes of feta cheese in at the end. The corners soften and round up a bit,” he says.

Shrimp Tacos: Phillips coats shrimp with olive oil and blackening seasoning and tosses them into a hot, dry skillet. He arranges the shrimp on grilled white corn tortillas, then drizzles the top with lime and three-pepper crème fraîche.

Gumbo: “This is as classic as you can get,” Phillips says. He cooks okra, white hominy, black-eyed peas, bell pepper, onion and andouille sausage in a combination of shrimp and chicken stock, then turns off the heat and adds the shrimp, letting it poach briefly. “That’s classic New Orleans simplicity,” he says. “All the food tastes complicated in New Orleans, but it’s simple.”

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The hearth room features a neutral-toned sectional from KDR Designer Showrooms, a circular coffee table with a glass top and champagne-glazed alloy frame. A bar cabinet by Baker Design Galleries is lavished with iridescent mother-of-pearl disks.

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Working together, the designer and owner of this fabulous Clayton residence achieve a perfect balance of contemporary styling and comfort.

“We want it to be sophisticated, but comfortable.”

Whatever the preferred design style, interior designers will often hear some version of that directive from their clients, with “comfortable” being the operative word.

For designer Sandra Ford, however, creating “comfort” starts long before a single paint color or piece of furniture is selected. She spends generous amounts of time listening attentively to her clients, assessing their lifestyle, personality, taste and vision. Her ability to establish a comfort level with homeowners undoubtedly explains her long-term client relationships, some of which have lasted for more than 20 years.

It’s a skill she learned from her dad, who was a well-known, convivial storeowner in small-town Missouri. “My father never knew a stranger,” she says, and that lesson has contributed to the success of Sandra Ford Design Consultant, Inc., since 1982.

In fact, Sandra’s professional relationship with the owners of this spectacular custom two-story in Clayton began 15 years ago. She’d designed two previous homes for the family, was well attuned to their personal style and preferences and looked forward to working with them again.

Soon to be empty nesters, the couple had decided to downsize from their large home in Ladue. Initially, they’d planned to build, but found this immaculate six-year-old residence in 2012. The floorplan was near perfect, and the property met all of their qualifications, including a more manageable yard, a pleasant “neighborhood feel,” and a great location within walking distance of downtown Clayton.

With 4,500 square feet on the main levels, a finished lower level, 10-foot ceilings and Brazilian hardwood floors, the interior was well suited to the owners’ vision of a relaxed, contemporary living environment. The existing décor, however, was starkly contemporary and somewhat dark. “We wanted to warm and soften it, to add more color and texture,” Sandra explains.

After lightening the wall colors and painting the extensive trimwork cream, she and the wife began a room-by-room redesign, carefully selecting certain pieces from the previous home and purchasing new furnishings to complement each space. The end result is a seamless blend of contemporary, transitional and mid-century modern styling that is both comfortable and visually stunning.

Their first new acquisition was a Thomas Pheasant-designed Baker dining ensemble from KDR Designer Showrooms for the formal dining room. “We grabbed it before it was even off the truck at the showroom!” the owner laughs. The circular glass-topped table has a mahogany base and is surrounded by sleek dining chairs in gray-beige velvet. A trademark lumen vessel by Scott Amrhein of High Cliff Studios in Wisconsin serves as the centerpiece.

Custom-made to fit the dining ensemble, the Kaim-Kisner rug is an elegant shade of celadon, and both the hue and the rug’s border pattern are repeated in linen-and-silk Cowtan & Tout draperies from KDR. A light mahogany, mid-century Hickory Chair console is positioned against one wall, and on the opposing wall is a classic mahogany breakfront from the owners’ former home.

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A dining ensemble from KDR Designer showrooms was the first new acquisition in the home and was grabbed before it was even off the truck. A light mahogany, mid-century Hickory Chair console is positioned against one wall.

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Faced with limestone from floor to ceiling, the raised gas fireplace is the focal point of the room. To add a splash of color, the fireplace is embellished with a vibrant abstract by Dallas artist Christopher H. Martin from the Kodner Gallery.

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Humorously referred to as the “media room,” the formal living room is well used, since it was the only location that could easily accommodate the family’s 70-inch flatscreen. To ensure the informal elegance of this space, Sandra chose a massive, handcrafted cabinet by Theodore Alexander, positioning the dramatic showpiece beneath the screen to serve as a media cabinet.

Faced with limestone from floor to ceiling, the raised gas fireplace is the room’s focal point, uniquely designed with a limestone “shelf” in place of a hearth. Adding a splash of color, the fireplace is embellished with a vibrant abstract, reverse-layered on acrylic by Dallas artist Christopher H. Martin, from the Kodner Gallery. Similarly intriguing, a piece of “book art” by renowned St. Louis artist/writer Buzz Spector is displayed on the coffee table, and another of his works hangs in the entry foyer.

The living room’s color scheme was determined by its richly hued Persian rug, a center medallion design and a favorite from the Ladue home. Flooding the space with natural light are three sets of French doors, appointed with remote-controlled blinds and draperies in a grid sheer cotton/linen from Groundworks.

Textured throw pillows accent the Century sectional, which is upholstered in a warm velvet striae, and high-back lounge chairs with ottomans provide cozy fireside seating. Challenged by a problematic corner, Sandra transformed it into an ideal setting for a transitional, nailhead-trimmed leather chair and handcrafted Theodore Alexander occasional tray table.

Comfort, convenience and durability are the watchwords in the vast family/entertainment space. The kitchen, hearth room, and dining area are completely open and overlook the beautifully landscaped patio and lower-level swimming pool.

A huge 6-by-12-foot granite island, with built-in five-burner range and wine cooler, defines the boundaries of the kitchen, and lustrous contemporary cabinetry conceals built-in stainless appliances. For quick snacks, Designmaster swivel bar stools in faux leather are tucked under the island’s overhang. Casual meals are served on a gleaming alder plank draw table that seats from eight to 12, and the table and tufted Designmaster dining chairs in a crosshatch pattern are arranged on a custom textured wool rug from Winschel Carpet.

Blanketing the hearth room floor is a magnificent Tibetan wool rug from Tufenkian in lush contemporary stripes of chocolate, gold and teal. Lighted display niches flank the granite fireplace and showcase several sculptural pieces, including an Ah Leon ceramic and a Chihuly glass. The generously proportioned, neutral-toned KDR sectional is upholstered in a durable and easy-to-clean cotton/synthetic blend, and the circular coffee table has a glass top and champagne-glazed alloy frame.

As eye-catching as it is functional, the bar cabinet from Baker Design Galleries is lavished with iridescent mother-of-pearl disks.

On the wall above is a triptych from photographic artist Michael Eastman’s Cuba series, and in the far corner, a baby grand piano completes the aesthetic of this spectacular activity area.

Contemporary, yet wonderfully comfortable and inviting, this extraordinary residence illustrates the importance of a harmonious designer/client collaboration. And, like scores of fine homes in some of St. Louis’ most prestigious neighborhoods, it reflects the impeccable styling of Sandra Ford Design Consultant, Inc. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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A huge 6-by-12 foot granite island defines the boundaries of the kitchen, while lustrous contemporary cabinetry conceals built-in stainless appliances.

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Opposite page: The Pointe 400 building offers sky-high views of the Arch and Mississippi River. This page: A two-story atrium skylight beams abundant amounts of natural light into the penthouse.

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Matt's wraparound balcony provides a view directly into Busch Stadium on game days.

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The game room is a favorite hangout for Matt and guests. Complete with a pool table, shuffleboard table and arcade games from Aminis, its an ideal spot for entertaining.

The Pointe 400 building downtown offers two urban homeowners breathtaking views, abundant amenities and ample space 15 stories up.

You can’t get more downtown than the Pointe 400 building. Situated along the Mississippi River and the Gateway Arch grounds, you are a stone's throw from Busch Stadium and the symbolic Gateway to the West. Immersed in the hustle and bustle of city living, urban dwellers are blocks from restaurants, shops, sporting venues and more.

For two homeowners, living in downtown St. Louis was a no-brainer.

Both Matt Matousek and Nicholas Karidis were drawn to the energy and vibrancy of downtown living. Each takes residence in a penthouse in the Pointe 400 building.

Built in 1969, the building was previously home to Pet Inc., which produced Pet Evaporated Milk. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 2004, the 15-story concrete wonder was eventually sold and developed into 118 luxury apartments.

Residents, like Matt and Nicholas, experience the best of city living.

Besides their spacious homes and astounding views, the men both enjoy the many other amenities the building has to offer, including a pool, hot tub, dog park, indoor garage parking, dry cleaning, car wash and car service.

While the assortment of amenities was a big draw to Matt when looking for a place to live downtown, what really sold him was the proximity to all of St. Louis’ sporting venues. “I love being able to walk to all the sporting events from baseball to hockey to football,” he says. “I’m also within a 20-minute walk to restaurants and bars in the area.”

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the home of former Blues owner Dave Checketts, the two-story penthouse had three bedrooms and three bathrooms on the lower level and a living room, dining room, media room and kitchen on the top level. The space was way more than Matt needed, so the building management allowed him to split the unit into two separate residences.

“The building management is very accommodating to your wishes,” Matt notes. “They let you make changes and are easy to work with.”

The lower level was kept as it was and converted into guest suites for residents of the building to rent for out-of-town family and friends.

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floor was lacking a bedroom and master bath, Matt first added a wall to close in the bedroom space, creating a master suite. Other renovations included adding a guest bath, complete with a shower and tub, as well as changing the configuration of the mechanical room to include a laundry room. New carpet was laid in the bedroom, and the carpet in the entry and office was removed and hardwood was added.

What makes this unit every sports fan’s dream is the unbelievable view Matt has from his balcony. Sitting outside on his patio enjoying a frosty cold one, Matt and guests can see right into Busch Stadium. “You can see the crowd, hear the crowd as well as the fireworks,” Matt says. “I probably spend eight months out of the year out here.” It’s as if you are

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Opposite page: The dining room and living room area overlook Busch Stadium. MacKenzie Childs black-and-white plates and a ceramic bowl centerpiece, both from Three French Hens, add finishing touches to the look. Above: With an affinity for entertaining, Matt has the perfect setup in his open kitchen, living room and dining room. With multiple TVs, guests never miss a moment of the sports action.

at the game without actually purchasing a ticket. For this reason, Matt says family and friends constantly are knocking on the door on game days to kick back and enjoy the Cardinals action from the comforts of Matt’s home.

Matt loves to entertain, and the comfortable, welcoming ambiance of his home perfectly reflects his affinity for hosting. When guests are not outside taking in the game, you probably will find them showing off their own skills in the game room. Complete with a pool table, shuffleboard table and arcade games from Amini’s, there is no lack of amusement for guests. The walls are plastered with memorabilia from some of the greatest moments in sports history. An avid collector, Matt

always is searching for his next great find, but he says he is an equal supporter of the Cardinals, Rams and Blues.

In the kitchen, living room and dining room combined space, sports fans can watch a variety of games on one of the three TVs while enjoying beverages and snacks. A dining table, which seats six, looks out into the stadium, as does the oversized leather sectional.

Relishing in the views, Matt can’t imagine residing anywhere else.

Whether kicking back with a cold beer and a bag of popcorn watching the game or simply spending a quiet fall night breathing in the crisp autumnal air, Matt’s found his slice of perfection 13 stories in the sky.

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One floor up from Matt, Nicholas “Niko” Karidis also is cherishing the views and perks of downtown living. When Niko was contemplating his living arrangements in St. Louis, he just knew the downtown atmosphere was where he had to be. While the proximity to shops and restaurants was great, it was the view of water that Niko required. “I am a city boy,” he laughs. “I was born in Australia, and I have lived in Greece. I love the energy of a city.”

Previously in a smaller unit for two years, an opportunity arose for Niko to take over two units, knocking down a wall in between and creating nearly 4,000 square feet of living space. Combining

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the two units allowed for a much-needed third bedroom, guest bathroom and kitchen.

The most stunning and attractive feature in Niko’s new residence is the two-story atrium, which beams abundant amounts of natural light throughout the unit. “The atrium is unbelievable,” Niko exclaims. “It lets in so much light, and at night it is really cool.” The plan is to make the atrium area into a gallery with three large pieces of art that Niko has yet to select.

Not one to jump into purchase decisions, Niko gives each piece of art and furnishings careful thought. “My style is very eclectic,” he

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Opposite page: The master bedroom features a curved, black-printed headboard and a hide-on-hair rug. This page: A clean, white-leather sectional is softened by textured throws and pillows in soft animal prints.

explains. “I don’t shop at box stores.” Many of the pieces in the residences have been purchased from Europe – Greece in particular.

They remind Niko of his travels and cities he has lived in.

In the open living room a clean, white-leather sectional is softened by textured throws and pillows in soft animal prints. The master bedroom continues the leather and animal-print trend with a black, printed and curved headboard and a hide-on-hair rug.

While still a work in progress, Niko couldn’t be happier with his choice in residence. And that view… “It is a painting that is always changing,” he says. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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Outdoor A Garden Grown From

By Lucyann Boston Photography by Kim Dillon

John Moore's west county garden has been created with both entertaining and personal relaxation in mind. Designed by Chesterfield Valley Nursery, the garden includes both a pool and outdoor kitchen, located far enough apart that groups of friends can gather in each area without crowding the spaces. Stately 'Green Giant' arborvitae and glowing 'Bloodgood' Japanese maples provide color contrast and conceal the required fencing.

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Building a trusting relationship with landscaper Jim Graeler, a West County garden grows into a multilayered backyard sanctuary.

When it came to his garden, John Moore knew what he wanted.

He needed a place to decompress when he left work as a certified financial planner and senior vice president at Morgan Stanley. “I’m in an office all day long,” he explains. “ When I leave work, I want to be outdoors. And I’m fairly high strung. I want to keep moving.”

All that translated into a garden with a variety of areas in which he could move around, and also one in which he could be involved.

“I talked to a number of people [landscape architects and garden designers], and we just didn’t get along,” he recalls, noting that they had trouble envisioning his ideas.

“I was out driving, and I passed Chesterfield Valley Nursery. I decided to stop in and see what they had,” he continues. “I met Jim and talked with him about what I wanted to do. We immediately hit it off.”

“Jim” is Jim Graeler, who laughingly describes himself as the general manager, designer and owner of Chesterfield Valley Nursery.

When Jim stopped by John’s West County home to look at the project, they both quickly assessed that there was more than one issue involved in making the outdoor area a relaxing, rather than troubled, space.

They saw a swimming pool with a broken concrete deck, a sloped yard that caused rain water to run downhill and on the patio, and a small pergola that acted as a dam, causing water to flow entirely around it. “We had to work on the drainage before we could make it look beautiful,” Jim explains, emphasizing that in any landscape, drainage and beauty have to be totally compatible. “You don’t want to look at any project just from a drainage standpoint or strictly from a beauty standpoint. You have to take the drainage and make it part of the landscape; take all the factors and make them work together.”

To protect the patio, there needed to be some kind of wall. But rather than constructing a single high wall that could be imposing, Jim created a two-tiered terrace that softens the barrier. In addition, cognizant of John’s desire to come home from work and relax by working in his garden, each tier encompasses a planting space that softens the hardscape even more and gives John “his space to dabble.”

Both men agree that the project involved an element of trust.

“John set expectations for us, but allowed us to have some creativity,” Jim says.

“I just said, ‘Make it look good for me,’” John recalls. As things began to take shape and John saw the results, he became even more trusting and the project got bigger. “At one point when we were moving earth around, I said to Jim, ‘as long as we have the equipment, let’s just keep going,’” John relates. “I had that level of trust with him.”

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Four other elements of the project emerged that kept the trust going. The first involved the layout of the various garden features including a space for grilling and a bar area, the swimming pool, a new pergola and the fire pit. “It is really important to have a flow to the garden areas and provide different areas for conversational groupings,” Jim emphasizes. “Too many people fail to address that and will put things so close together that if you are using one area, such as the grill, you are crowding another area and making it hard to use something like the fire pit.”

The second encompassed the fencing required around all swimming pools. It was important to John that the fence not be a barrier to the enjoyment of his garden. The result was a black, wrought-iron fence, set well back from the garden and disguised by a mix of evergreen shrubs including arborvitae, yew, boxwood and holly. In addition to camouflaging the fencing, the shrubs provide a lush display of greenery in the winter landscape.

The perimeter fencing also went a long way to solving a third issue. “I wanted a landscape with a pool nestled into it, not a pool with some landscaping around it,” John emphasizes.

Lastly, the two men agreed that not only was it important that the garden look good when it was first planted, but that in years to come, the trees, shrubs and perennials literally had room to breathe. “I want the garden to look good now, but I want it to look nicer five years from now,” Jim explains. “I want the right plant in the right space, and I don’t want them to have outgrown that space five years from now.”

For John, his garden is a delightful work in progress. His terraced planting areas contain a mix of top soil, composy and pine bark provided by Jim. Little by little over the past year he has added perennials such as daisies, cone flowers, coreopsis, salvia and heuchera. “I’m really experimenting right now to see which plants do well in which space,” he says. Where annuals are concerned, he is partial to cannas. “I spent a year and a half in Israel, where they grow lots of cannas, and I love them.” His ultimate goal is to have something blooming from March through October. Ample landscape lighting keeps the garden bright even after dark. “I want to be able to sit out here with friends and see bands of color wrapped around us,” he explains.

In addition to being able to dabble when he gets home from work, John loves to entertain and sees his garden as a place to share with family and friends. He recently hosted a fundraiser for a favorite cause in which he serves on the board, the St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association, to help cover tutoring expenses for St. Louis area families. “I had 85 people here, and it worked beautifully. I could probably increase the size to 125 people next year,” he says.

But most of all, his garden has served its number-one purpose.

“From early spring until fall, I’m out here at least two hours every night,” he says happily. “It’s my therapy. It’s my sanctuary.” See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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Create a private backyard oasis or block out excess wind and noise with a privacy hedge. Planting a row of hedges will screen your yard from neighbors, the street or unwanted visitors while giving a uniform look.

We asked local landscapers to share their favorite privacy hedges.

By Melissa Mauzy

Green Giant Arborvitae

Green Mountain Upright Boxwood

“My favorite screening plant is a Green Giant Arborvitae for its evergreen coverage and deer resistance. The Green Giant Arborvitae grows about 20-30’ tall and 10’ wide, making it a more narrow choice in place of a pine tree or spruce tree. It also provides more dense screening as opposed to alternative evergreen trees that can become airy with age.

Green Giant Arborvitaes provide soft, dense privacy and, when planted in a hedge, make a lovely backdrop for your landscape.”

Christine Knoernschild, Passiglia’s Nursery & Garden Center.

“The upright, cone-shaped form of the Green Mountain Upright Boxwood is an excellent natural or clipped hedge. An evergreen, deer-resistant shrub, its small, dark-green foliage retains its color better than most boxwoods through the winter. This medium-height hedge has a growth rate of 6-8" per year. The Green Mountain Upright Boxwood maintains its shape with very little pruning, so you won't have to spend your time on maintenance. Full sun produces the best growth, but it can tolerate partial shade as well.”

Jim Graeler, Chesterfield Valley Nursery.

Photography courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.

Techny Arborvitae

European Hornbeam

“I really like the Techny Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis 'Techny') for a great evergreen hedge. It is a soft-textured evergreen plant that can take pruning to accommodate a wide variety of hedge sizes based on the needs of the space.”

Eric Ringhofer, Green Guys.

“Our favorite plant used for a privacy hedge would have to be the European Hornbeam.

Though deciduous, when planted in tight groups this tree's tight-branching structure forms a perfect hedge. In summer it has dark-green foliage turning bright yellow in fall. There are different varieties that will grow from just 15' wide to over 35' wide, making it a great option for many spaces.”

Daniel Mee, Frisella Nursery.

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"Limelight" Hydrangea “'Limelight' Hydrangea is an easy-to-grow shrub with massive white-flower clusters with a lime-green cast. The flowers turn a rich, deep pink then burgundy--eye-popping with all colors displayed on one bush. Blooms are great fresh or dried.”

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SunBriteTVs have earned a reputation for toughness and durability and have lasted for years in some of the harshest climates in North America. SunBriteTV is the outdoor TV of choice for many professional sports stadiums including: Yankee Stadium, Gillette Stadium, Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, Marlins Park and many others. 314-956-5861, creativeavstl.com.

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The “Pull of the Land”

at Harvest Time

By Lorraine Raguseo Photography courtesy of Quintessential Wines

As you’re opening a bottle of crisp Sauvignon Blanc, buttery Chardonnay, spicy Zinfandel or unctuous Cabernet Sauvignon on a cool October evening to enjoy with pork chops, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, roasted green beans or other dishes featuring autumn’s bounty, remember that it’s harvest time. America’s farmers are reaping the rewards of their year of hard work cultivating crops such as pumpkins and various squash, all kinds of beans, root vegetables, apples, pears, plums and of course, grapes.

In California’s top wine regions, as the vine leaves are starting to morph from vibrant green into shades of golden yellow and bright red (much like the trees outside your window), workers can be spotted throughout the best vineyards, shears in hand and baskets at their sides filled to the rims with either white or red clusters of plump, juicy grapes. It is easily the busiest time in the vineyards, and the time when experienced vineyard managers and winemakers from the best

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producers know how the wine you are drinking now will taste and measure up to vintages that have come before.

Most of the family-owned wineries in California have deep roots in the soil, with parents and/or grandparents starting out as farmers – so harvest time is hard wired into each member’s body. In the case of Ironstone Vineyards, owners of some of the most prized vineyards in the Lodi region of the San Joaquin Valley, the grandparents of the current generation of the Kautz family running the winery bought the land in the early 1900s with a U.S. Land Grant.

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It became one of the most prosperous farms in the area, famous for cherries among other fruits and vegetables, and it wasn’t until the late 1960s that John, the son of the first homesteaders, started experimenting with grapevines. He has seen his initial 12 acres grow to over 5,000 acres of vines and become one of the best-known labels from the region, with Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Old Vines Zinfandel among their top wines.

In Napa Valley in the late 1960s, an Italian immigrant who worked most of his life in San Francisco was looking for a change of pace north of the city to grow a few grapes like he did when he was a boy in Italy on his family’s farm. Robert Pepi bought land in the Oakville district of the Napa Valley just around the same time his son (also Robert, better known as Bob) was starting college.

By the time Bob decided to give winemaking a try, his father’s little vineyard was producing some remarkable grapes (especially Sauvignon Blanc and the Italian varietals Sangiovese and Barbera that soon would find their way into wines known as “Cal-Italians”).

With the Pepi grapes highly prized by the now-exploding Napa Valley wine industry, Bob convinced his dad to start producing wines under their own label.

After years of making the “benchmark” California Sauvignon Blanc and a number of other award-winning wines, the family sold the entire Pepi wine enterprise in the mid-1990s, with Bob embarking on what has become an illustrious career as a consulting winemaker.

But his heart and soul were with the land, and it wasn’t too long before he was, again, the proprietor of vineyards in both Napa and Sonoma, making wines called Eponymous that offer the best expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and red blends from the vines he keeps watch over, just as his father and Italian ancestors had done.

As the Kautz family and Bob Pepi can tell you, most of their wines are largely made in the vineyards. Harvest time, then, is as much a culmination of their winemaking efforts as when the grapes are vinified and in the bottle.

So, now is the time to thank them, and all the harvest-time workers, by raising that glass you just filled with the fruits of their labors for their efforts to make your meal that much more enjoyable.

See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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By Jamie Siebrase Photography by Anne Matheis

Defying Time in Defiance, Missouri A unique stone-barn estate is refurbished from 1806.

Centuries have elapsed since the first Americans settled in Missouri, in the now-quiet countryside named for its indigenous women. And, while time isn’t always kind to the people it touches, it guarded Bob Brinkmann’s dwelling, a unique stone estate connecting its inhabitants and other Osage Valley residents to their raucous, rugged and romantic pioneer past.

Take the Daniel Boone Bridge across the Missouri – that rangy, forceful thing – to the place where highways 40 and 94 collide. Wind south, deep into river country, until you reach a venerable limestone structure tucked casually between groves of walnut trees, marked by a broad Osage orange tree – “You’d know it as a hedge apple,” says Brinkmann, guessing by the plant’s size it sprouted back when frontiersman Daniel Boone

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frequented the land once owned by his adopted son, Jonathan Bryan.

Post-revolutionary Missouri was a dusty, dangerous place. Boone’s family and 20 others were the only settlers west of the river in 1799.

Bryan built a gristmill on land received under Spanish grant, and folks camped in the valley for days with loads of corn and wheat waiting to have their crop ground at Bryan's Mill by the Beast of Burden. A home later constructed 100 feet past the mill would be repurposed into a barn when the surrounding parcel became farmland. For those first 74 years, though, “it was the place everybody congregated,” Brinkmann says, noting, “Danny Boone himself was here just about every night.”

Thanks to thoughtful renovations, the old gristmill is still a community hub. When Brinkmann and his wife purchased the Bryan property in the

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Clockwise: A friendly hog greets visitors as they enter the barn. An American flag displaying 26 stars hangs on the side of the barn. Inside the barn, the decor is authentic and includes antiques that conjure the past. Outside, a John Deere wagon circa 1880 animated the barn.

spring of 2012, they had their work cut out for them: “None of the columns in the barn touched the ground, it was a dirt floor that hadn’t been changed for 200 years, and there were no windows or doors in the main house – just openings,” recalls Brinkmann, CEO of Brinkmann Constructors. Brinkmann and his wife gutted the home, refurbishing it with period-savvy touches like handmade cabinetry and walnut flooring, doors and windows, apropos given the indigenous trees. The décor is equally authentic: a commissioned painting depicts rural, midcentury life, and antiques like a settle dated to 1847 conjure the past. Outside, a John Deere wagon circa 1880 animates the barn, along with hoary feed sacks and an American flag displaying 26 stars.

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By October, the project was complete, and the only thing left to do was celebrate! “We raised $60,000 that night for the Katy Land Trust,” Brinkmann says. Frequent entertainers, he and his wife throw annual galas for friends, clients and employees, and host a very special tree-trimming party the Sunday after Thanksgiving when children are invited into “Santa’s workshop” to make ornaments. The Brinkmanns love sharing the history with friends, clients and neighbors. On any given fall weekend they might “have a country band, fried chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans – maybe make some apple butter – and share the place with people that wouldn’t normally see it.” See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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By Barbara E. Stefàno Photography by Alise O’Brien

Southwestern Sleeª A Clayton high-rise gets a dose of Native American charm for an entertaining couple.

After 50 years in Davis Place, Elaine and Tom Tucker made a big move from life in a single-family home to high-rise condominium living.

Their new 3,600-square-foot space on the 13th floor in Clayton is really two condo units combined, giving Elaine plenty of area to incorporate the Native American art she’s acquired over decades of dealing and collecting. However, for a couple who loves to cook and entertain, the home still lacked space where it mattered most: the kitchen. So they sought the help of designer Emily Castle to get it to a level of functionality that served their penchant for socializing.

“The original kitchen was nothing more than a galley kitchen,” Elaine explains. “We worked with Emily, the architect [Derek Maschek] and contractor Mike Willard and increased the space by taking part of the existing condo to expand the kitchen.” The result is an open, airy unit that’s flooded with natural light and brimming with history and character.

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“The challenge was to renovate the space, adapt it to the Tucker’s lifestyle and incorporate Mrs. Tucker’s collection of Native American Indian art and Southwest sensibilities,” says Castle.

Brick-colored tile flooring, granite counters, a colorful geometric tile backsplash and lots of cherry-wood cabinets lend a rich, natural warmth to an expanded kitchen that evokes the American Southwest.

The beauty of the natural materials is surpassed only by the functionality. The added footage allowed Castle to incorporate a walk-in pantry to house the Tuckers’ cooking equipment, a center island where Tom reads the newspaper over his morning coffee, a Sub-Zero fridge and not one, but two Wolf ovens and a double cooktop that get regular use in the Tuckers’ party prep. The kitchen now opens up to the dining area, where there’s ample room for dinner guests to mingle, and a bright living room that’s populated with the couple’s Southwestern furniture and punctuated with Native American baskets largely dating from 1880-1920.

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While Tom revels in his “pride and joy” – a wine cellar that can accommodate hundreds of bottles of choice vino – Elaine appreciates the low-maintenance flooring and a layout that lets her put everything back in order after entertaining. “I love the pull-out shelves. I can reach everything from one spot; when I do dishes, I don’t ever have to move to put things away.”

After an 11-month renovation, the Tuckers now have a spacious, high-rise home they’ve been able to settle into as cozily as the house in which they spent the previous five decades. “Lots of times when you get those open spaces you get a coldness about the area, but the warmth of the colors brings out a homey feeling,” says Elaine. “We wanted a feel of Santa Fe. You’re surrounded by wood and brick-colored tile.

There’s a nostalgia, a comfort, in that.” See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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Bohemian Characterized by rich colors, ethnic styles and diverse patterns, bohemian design is all about showcasing your individuality. Let your originality shine! If you’re apprehensive about the design style, start with adding a few bohemian accessories. Or jump right in feet first. Here are a few ideas to get you inspired.

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Maximize Space and Style with a Wall Bed Wall beds make for the ideal solution when hosting overnight guests.

By Sara Graham

Photo courtesy of Beyond Storage.

Photo courtesy of California Closets.

A wall bed—also known as a folding bed or by its most popular brand, the Murphy bed—is a bed that folds down from a wall for sleeping and then stores seamlessly out of the way when not in use.

As David Gast, president of Beyond Storage, explains, “A wall bed doubles the usability of a room, adding value to the home and allowing the homeowner to completely rethink a space.”

Many homeowners use a wall bed to create a temporary guest bedroom out of a storage room, home office or finished basement.

As Design Consultant Beth Winschel of California Closets explains, “Just imagine being able to take the largest piece of furniture you have in a room and shove it completely out of the way when friends and family come to visit.”

Empty nesters find the wall bed a perfect solution for those now unused bedrooms after the kids have headed off to college. The room still functions as a bedroom when they return, but now can also be used as a sewing, exercise or game room when they are away.

A wall bed is also a great option for lofts, studio apartments and

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Photo courtesy of California Closets.

vacation cabins with one general space that needs to be able to serve multiple functions.

Wall beds have been around for more than a hundred years and have come a long way in quality and style, although the design is essentially the same. A full-size mattress lies atop a wooden platform or wire mesh and is attached to the frame in order to hold it in when the bed is in storage position.

There are now many color and style options available. “The possibilities are endless, and no two projects are alike," says Winschel., “Bed-in-a-box” kits are available or a wall bed set can be customized to match the look and feel of a home’s existing decor. Additional storage, desks, bunk beds, sofas and built-in lighting all can be incorporated, depending on the function of the new space.

The Murphy-bed system is lightweight and easy to lift and much more comfortable than sleeper sofas and futons, making it a perfect solution for returning college students, holiday guests and last-minute visitors. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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slhl CONNECT

Places to go, things to do and see, and people who are leaving their mark on the world of style.

By Samantha Hubbard

Studio Inn at St. Albans, St. Albans, MO The historic Studio Inn at St. Albans was built by world-renowned architect Theodore Link in the early 1900s. Irene Walter Johnson had the three-story stone mansion built as her summer home using locally quarried stone and wood. She hosted prominent St. Louis families both there and at her sister property, Old Barn Inn. Datra Herzog purchased and restored the property in 2007. In 2014, Herzog added a vineyard to the property.

Photography by José Forte

The vineyards have been a dream of hers since she moved out to St. Albans more than 15 years ago. The Norton grape varietal was chosen not only because it is the cornerstone of the Missouri wine industry, but as another effort to support local farmers and small businesses. The vines were planted in April and are growing fast, but it will take three-five years to produce fruit to make wine.

Photography by Asbjörn Andresen

Tree of Life Chapel, Braga, Portugal Inside the Seminary of St. Tiago, a massive 18th-century stone building in the center of Braga, Portugal, sits a comforting chapel constructed of wood like a handmade box. Cerejeira Fontes Architects worked with a design team comprised of António Jorge Fontes, André Fontes, Asbjorn Andresen, civil engineer Joaquim Carvalho, painter Ilda David, pottery maker Julia Ramalho and organ builder Pedro Guimaráes to complete the renovation of the two story space.

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Horizontal wooden bars, specifically structured to fill the space with subtle beams of natural light, enclave the chapel. The lines of the interior space were consciously curved to promote an embracing and caring feeling amongst chapelgoers. Filled with an altar, Ambon (desk supporting the Bible), bread box and ceramic wine and water jars, each made by a skilled master of the craft, there is leftover space for about 40 individuals to pray and contemplate.

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The Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, Portland, OR Photography by Nic Lehoux

Once a dated energy guzzler, the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building is currently on its way to being one of the lowest energy-use buildings in America, certified LEED Platinum. Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding this modern renovation, the 18-story, 512,474-square-foot high-rise in downtown Portland is now an environmentally healthy home for 16 federal agencies.

A goal of the renovation was to demonstrate how this 1974 building could be reused and remodeled for new, necessary functions. Thus,

SERA Architects (architect of record) and Cutler Anderson Architect (design excellence architect), with the help of contractor Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, and owner General Services Administration, turned the reformation plan into a finished project.

Artifacts of EGWW’s original builders are exposed throughout the design, juxtaposing the present design modifications with the history of the past.

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G.M. Doveikis & Associates, Inc. residential & commercial interior design

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Marketplace Known for our large selection of chandeliers and fine furnishings!

the premier fine arts & fine crafts event in St. Louis

October 4 & 5

135 artists from across the U.S. 9 am to 5 pm Saturday; 10 am to 5 pm Sunday $7 for adults – valid both days Age 14 & under free with adult

Ginny Herzog, painting, Minneapolis, MN

Flora Place & Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, just east of the Missouri Botanical Garden

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ShawArtFair.org Celebrating 22 years Presented by Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association

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Is it a classic or is it a craze?

For the October Design issue, we asked local design professionals their opinion on faux heads and horns. Here is what they had to say…

Craze “This is definitely a craze. The faux head and horns began their craze a couple of years ago and are still making their rounds. Camouflage, duck hunting and hunting boots have become all the rage with popularity of the television reality shows. I predict they will soon hit the clearance rack and not be seen for another 20 years.” Joni Spear, Joni Spear Interior Design.

“I definitely think faux heads and horns are a craze. Last year it was owls.

Next year it will be something else! Art and accessories should be chosen because you feel some kind of a connection—either a keepsake from your travels, an artist you admire or simply motifs, shapes or colors that appeal to you. If you stick with that philosophy, you will never tire of them and won’t feel the need to always have the latest thing!” Gail Doveikis, G.M. Doveikis and Associates.

“White faux animal heads and horns are definitely a craze. Men have traditionally enjoyed having the animal heads and horns in their homes as trophies. The white faux pieces are just a decorator's way to accessorize and that will fall out of fashion.” Tom Manche, Tom Manche Interiors.

“Although authentic heads and horns are used as creative décor in the Southwest, I don’t think their faux counterparts will be seen in the average home much longer. I have to agree that they certainly do make a bold statement on an accent wall in a contemporary or transitional setting, but I think the faux heads and horns are a craze that may soon fade away.”

Laureen Wilder, Laureen Wilder Designs, LLC. “My brothers, husband and son are hunters, and we have several game accents in our home. While faux heads and horns add depth and dimension as accessories in a design scheme, I think these too shall pass.” Lynn Eastin, Lynn Eastin Interiors.

classic “I think faux heads and horns are a classic. They have been used for decades in both classic homes and rustic environments and now even in contemporary settings. The usage of horns is found in a wide range of furniture, lighting and accessories. When one design element is limited only by the creative ways one chooses to use it, I call it a classic for its sustainability.” Davey Mayer, Davette J. Mayer, Designer, LLC. “I feel it is a modern twist to the hunt-traditional look. We will be seeing them a few more years.” Patti Porter, PattiPorter Designs & The Rusted Chandelier.

 Tell us your opinion by voting online at www.stlouishomesmag.com/article/classiccrazeoctober or on our Facebook page on or after October 1.

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